Learning to Love Dark Skinned Me

By Katina M Davis

This is the story of Venus, an 8-year-old girl who is having a hard time loving herself out loud due to constant bullying at school until she has a conversation with a teacher that will change everything Venus' teacher takes the time to teach her about the Melanin Magic that makes her skin special. She supports Venus and encourages her to be herself.

A fictional story with fictional characters, Learning to Love Dark Skinned Me is based on the author's childhood experience with bullying and colorism. Throughout her grade school career, she was teased about her dark skin; she was the darkest student in the class. There were even some teachers who made inappropriate remarks regarding her skin. Learning to Love Dark Skinned Me is a book that helps children identify what they're feeling no matter which side of "bullying" they find themselves on. Through the stories told in books, children can meet characters who are dealing with strong emotions and who learn to manage those feelings in positive ways. That's what this book is all about. After reading, your child should understand that bullying and colorism do exist, they should be able to recognize the power and importance of kindness, compassion, and empathy for others, and ultimately learn to celebrate everything about themselves.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0C126RWK3
• ISBN13: 9798376022122
• Release Date: March 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.0" x 10.0"